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Africa & Africans
written by Philip D. Curtin, 1922-2009 and Paul Bohannan (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1995, originally published 1964), 316 page(s)
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written by Philip D. Curtin, 1922-2009 and Paul Bohannan (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1995, originally published 1964), 316 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Philip D. Curtin, 1922-2009, Paul Bohannan
Author / Creator
Philip D. Curtin, 1922-2009, Paul Bohannan
Date Published / Released
1964, 1995
Publisher
Waveland Press, Inc.
Topic / Theme
African, Revolutions, Social institutions, Cultural identity, African ethnic groups, Cultural change and history, Africans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1988 by Waveland Press
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Ancient Mysteries, Season 3, Quest For The Holy Grail
produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of...
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produced by Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995 and Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., in Ancient Mysteries, Season 3 (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1997), 45 mins
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Ancient Mysteries is a series of one-hour documentaries exploring archaeological, historical, and cultural mysteries of the ancient past. Episode: Quest For The Holy Grail: A staple in medieval legend, it sometimes appeared as a cup, a chalice, or a dish. Some say it was taken to England, where it became a part of the Arthurian legend. Was it the vessel from which Christ shared wine at the Last Supper?
Field of Study
Art & Architecture
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Truusje Kushner, Tracey Benger, fl. 1995, Susan Lutz, fl. 1996, Filmroos Inc., Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Date Published / Released
1997
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Ancient Mysteries
Speaker / Narrator
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Leonard Nimoy, 1931-2015
Person Discussed
Laurence Gardner, 1943-2010, Norris J. Lacy, 1940-, Caitlin Matthews, 1952-, John Matthews, 1948-, Mary Magdalene, Arthur, legendary King of England, Jesus Christ, 0006-0033
Topic / Theme
Jesus Christ, Religious practices, Religious faiths, Religious artifacts, Spirituality, Spiritual healing, Traditional history, Bible, Christianity, Crucifixion of Jesus Christ, ca. 30 C.E., Europeans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1997 A+E Networks. All Rights Reserved
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Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An Account of Native Enterprise and Adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea
written by Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942 (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1984, originally published 1922), 620 page(s)
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written by Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942 (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 1984, originally published 1922), 620 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Author / Creator
Bronisław Malinowski, 1884-1942
Date Published / Released
1922, 1984
Publisher
Waveland Press, Inc.
Topic / Theme
New Guinean, Human description, Boats and ships, Economics, Field work for anthropology, Wicca, Sociology, Relationships, Sailing, Indonesians
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1984 by Waveland Press
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Connecting Traditions, The Spirit of the Rice Field (Japan)
directed by Alexandre Mostras, 1970-; produced by Marie Drogue, Ma Drogue A Moi, in Connecting Traditions (Paris, Ile-de-France: ZED (Film production), 2013), 51 mins
All around the world, mankind perpetuates traditions, passing down skills and a way of life to future generations. Whether this involves rituals or mastery of techniques, handing down customs is a way of reinforcing the identity and singularity of a group of individuals in keeping with their lifestyle and their en...
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directed by Alexandre Mostras, 1970-; produced by Marie Drogue, Ma Drogue A Moi, in Connecting Traditions (Paris, Ile-de-France: ZED (Film production), 2013), 51 mins
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All around the world, mankind perpetuates traditions, passing down skills and a way of life to future generations. Whether this involves rituals or mastery of techniques, handing down customs is a way of reinforcing the identity and singularity of a group of individuals in keeping with their lifestyle and their environment. Through the discovery of some exceptional locations, Alexandre Mostras leads us on an encounter with the last guardians of a...
All around the world, mankind perpetuates traditions, passing down skills and a way of life to future generations. Whether this involves rituals or mastery of techniques, handing down customs is a way of reinforcing the identity and singularity of a group of individuals in keeping with their lifestyle and their environment. Through the discovery of some exceptional locations, Alexandre Mostras leads us on an encounter with the last guardians of a unique heritage. In a first-person travelogue, he recounts the simple tale of a community and the importance of inter-generational transmission that plays a direct role in the survival of its culture. A photographer by training, the director captures the stunning beauty of the landscapes and offers us an almost dreamlike journey, in which he artfully illustrates the great fragility of our cultural heritage.
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Marie Drogue, Ma Drogue A Moi
Author / Creator
Alexandre Mostras, 1970-
Date Published / Released
2013
Publisher
ZED (Film production)
Series
Connecting Traditions
Topic / Theme
Japanese, Deities, Worship, Spirituality, Nature, Japanese people, Pacific Islanders
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2014 by MDAM (Ma Drogue a Moi)
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Contemporary Cultures and Societies of Latin America: A Reader in the Social Anthropology of Middle and South America
written by Dwight B. Heath (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 2002, originally published 1965), 540 page(s)
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written by Dwight B. Heath (Long Grove, IL: Waveland Press, Inc., 2002, originally published 1965), 540 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Dwight B. Heath
Author / Creator
Dwight B. Heath
Date Published / Released
1965, 2002
Publisher
Waveland Press, Inc.
Topic / Theme
Cultural change and history, Civilization, Anthropology, South Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Waveland Press
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Body and Emotion: The Aesthetics of Illness and Healing in the Nepal Himalayas
written by Robert R. Desiarlais, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992, originally published 1992), 319 page(s)
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written by Robert R. Desiarlais, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1992, originally published 1992), 319 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
General reference book
Contributor
Robert R. Desiarlais
Author / Creator
Robert R. Desiarlais
Date Published / Released
1992
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Series
Contemporary Ethnography
Topic / Theme
Nepalese, Spirituality, Soul, Emotions and feelings, Spiritual healing, Shamanism, Ethnography, Nepali
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1992 by University of Pennsylvania Press
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Fire In My Bones: Transcendence and the Holy Spirit in African American Gospel
written by Glenn Hinson, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2000, originally published 2000), 418 page(s)
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written by Glenn Hinson, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2000, originally published 2000), 418 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Ethnography
Contributor
Glenn Hinson
Author / Creator
Glenn Hinson
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Series
Contemporary Ethnography
Topic / Theme
African American, African-Americans, Worship, Religion, Religious beliefs, Prayer and meditation, Songs, Spirituality, Ethnography, Arabs, Bedouins
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2000 by University of Pennsylvania Press
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The Righting of Passage: Perceptions of Change After Modernity
written by A. David Napier, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004, originally published 2004), 145 page(s)
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written by A. David Napier, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004, originally published 2004), 145 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Ethnography
Contributor
A. David Napier
Author / Creator
A. David Napier
Date Published / Released
2004
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Series
Contemporary Ethnography
Topic / Theme
Ethnographic methodology, Cultural change and history, Religious rites and ceremonies, Philosophy, Sociology, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001 by University of Pennsylvania Press
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The Taste of Blood: Spirit Possession in Brazilian Candomblé
written by Jim Wafer, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991, originally published 1991), 237 page(s)
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written by Jim Wafer, in Contemporary Ethnography (Philadelphia, PA: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1991, originally published 1991), 237 page(s)
Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Ethnography
Contributor
Jim Wafer
Author / Creator
Jim Wafer
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Series
Contemporary Ethnography
Topic / Theme
Brazilian, Brazilian people, Spirituality, Religion, Spiritual possession, Candomblé, Ethnography, Jews
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 by University of Pennsylvania Press
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The Cross and the Bodhi Tree: Two Christian Encounters With Buddhism
written by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis and Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 43 mins
This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosem...
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written by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; directed by Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001; produced by David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis and Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001 (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 2001), 43 mins
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This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosemary leads a life of silence and prayer in a convent in Oxford. Yet both the active missionary priest and the contemplative Mother Super...
This fascinating film is about two unique individuals, a French Catholic priest and an English Protestant nun and the powerful influence of Buddhism on both of them. Father Francois Ponchaud, a published author, writes on Cambodian politics and history and speaks fluent Khmer with Cambodian villagers. Mother Rosemary leads a life of silence and prayer in a convent in Oxford. Yet both the active missionary priest and the contemplative Mother Superior practice Buddhist meditation. For Father Ponchaud, who lost nearly all his students in the Cambodian "killing fields," meditation sustains him in the face of tragedy, as well as in everyday life. For Mother Rosemary, this meditation lent support to her life of prayer when "prayer seemed to go dead." In the era of globalization, when human ventures and ideas are being thrown together an unprecedented rate, Father Ponchaud and Mother Rosemary point a way forward both for institutional religions and for seekers of truth outside the confines of convention. They shed light on the character of Jesus Christ, the path of the Buddha and the call to holiness. They demonstrate that it is possible to retain deep roots in one tradition while being profoundly enriched by another. College Adult
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Field of Study
Anthropology
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001, Mother Rosemary, fl. 2012, Francois Ponchaud, fl. 2012, David Channer, Clare Gartrell Davis, Denis Nowlan
Author / Creator
Alan Channer, fl. 1986-2001
Date Published / Released
2001
Publisher
Filmakers Library
Speaker / Narrator
Denis Nowlan
Person Discussed
Francois Ponchaud, fl. 2012
Topic / Theme
Cambodian, Spirituality, Prayer and meditation, Buddhism, Christianity, Religion, Ethnography
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2001. Used by permission of Filmakers Library. All rights reserved.
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